removing the tube protectors

[cheekymonkey]

Sorry for reposting this. I have these aluminum tube protectors on my F-30 and want to change out the tubes.

I remember reading somewhere about how to remove the protectors on the preamp tubes but can't find the thread.

Can somebody help me out?

Thanks.

 

[Brewski]

It's easy, just turn them slightly counter clockwise and when the notches line up with the cut outs on the chassis, they should just drop out. They have springs in them that press against the tube. So you should know when you hit the right spot. To put them back in, reverse the process. it may help to put your amp on a table so you don't have to crouch down to get at them.

 

[redmax61]

I'm not sure if they are like the ones on my DR, but I've found that I have to apply some gentle inward pressure as I'm turning them to get them out and back in. If they don't want to come out, try pressing just a bit as you turn.

 

[cheekymonkey]

Thanks guys.